Chapter 1158: Hu Lu soldiers enter Hutou Mountain, plotting against Bu Fei
In this battle to conquer the south, Wang Yu was the charioteer himself, and he himself was the commander-in-chief of the entire army.
Yue Fei, the temporary leading general of the Imperial Guard, temporarily served as deputy commander and assisted Wang Yu in mobilizing the armies.
Although he is the deputy commander, as Wang Yu is in charge of the rear troops and is not on the front line, his role is no different from that of the coach.
Hu Luguang, the deputy general of the Huben Army, led 30,000 troops as the vanguard. With the help of the Tianhe Navy, he crossed the river, left Wei Pass, and entered Henan directly.
Last year, Han Xin, a member of the Huben Army, temporarily entered Yannan and served as the temporary governor of Yannan to intimidate Qingbei.
If he were still in Hebei, it would still not be Yue Fei's turn to take the lead this time.
With Han Xin around, and with his Tiger and Ben army as the main force, how could he be bypassed? If he was really in Hebei, unless he didn't use the Tiger and Ben army, otherwise Han Xin would be a well-deserved head coach.
The perfect choice.
But the Huben Army was the largest among Wang Yu's five field armies. How could they be missing in such a huge battle as the Conquest of the South?
At the beginning, when Han Xin was mobilized to go to Yanbei, he had this idea in mind.
Among today's Han armies, Han Xin is unique and unrivaled.
The rest, whether it is Su Dingfang who destroyed two small dynasties within half a year, or Li Jing who once traveled thousands of miles to attack Dongyi and made great contributions, they cannot compare with Han Xin who defeated Huangfu Yue and Chu Xizhao.
In the army, it is not a good thing for a general to have unparalleled achievements and prestige, whether it is for the emperor or the ministers themselves.
However, although Han Xin was not the commander-in-chief of the Central Army Corps, it was equally impossible to bypass him as the Battle of Southern Conquest was so important.
If we really spared him completely in this kind of battle and made this kind of battle have nothing to do with him, then it would be equivalent to openly suppressing others!
Wang Yu just wanted to balance the main generals in the army to avoid the emergence of any one like Han Xin. However, he would never have the intention to suppress Han Xin. Han Xin was currently the well-deserved number one under Wang Yu.
A great general is his most powerful weapon in the world.
Therefore, Han Xin will serve as the commander-in-chief of the Second Route Army as the Protector of Yannan, leading Meng Tian's troops. Also with the cooperation of the Tianhe Navy, he will cross the river into Guangyin and attack King Jing's territory outside Henan Road.
At the same time, King Dongjuwei and Tianshi Dao will hold Qingbei Dao or Heyang Dao together if possible.
In this expedition to the south, Prince Jing was their main goal.
However, if there is spare power, or an opportunity arises, then it might not be possible to deal with one more. Especially King Wei who is at his weakest, this is a good target.
If they can capture the land of Henan, then the most central and richest place in the original land will be in their hands.
Speaking of which, Meng Tian was also unlucky. Logically speaking, he should be the head coach of this army.
However, there was an extra Han Xin at the top, and he could only serve as Han Xin's deputy.
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Hutou Mountain stretches for tens of miles from east to west and is connected to a river in the north. It has beautiful mountains and dense pine forests. It is a beautiful place. However, the most famous thing about this mountain is the grottoes of different sizes, as well as the Buddha statues and temple monuments.
Stone Tower is a place with profound cultural heritage.
There is a small town at the foot of the mountain. However, it was occupied by the army several years ago. Most of the people were moved to other places. Only a few families are left. The general station is located in the town.
This mountain, originally located in Henan Province, was a good place for recreation and summer vacation.
However, since the gateway gate in the northern part of Henan Province is no longer under King Jing's control, he can only use this mountain range as a military location to establish a defense line in the northern part of Henan Province.
Although this mountain cannot directly guard the entire north of Henan Road like Weiguan, it will be the first place to bear the brunt of enemy troops coming from Weiguan.
At least, by holding this place, it can completely threaten the enemy's food route in the direction of Weiguan.
Therefore, with the loss of the northern gateway, this is the next best option.
The military camp of King Jing's army was set up according to dangers and obstacles, which was very strict. However, due to the terrain, the dangers were not extraordinary and the obstacles were not absolute, so it was not possible for one man to guard the pass.
After leading the 30,000 vanguard army out of Weiguan, in the evening, after inspecting the military camp, the vanguard general Hu Luguang became interested and climbed up the high slope behind the town to overlook the northern foot of Hutou Mountain.
The dusk was heavy, the sky was dark, and scattered lights were already lit up in the small town. In comparison, the surrounding Prince Jing military camp and the dense fortress were dotted with stars.
The scene at the bottom of the mountain should have been quiet and peaceful, but the smell of gunpowder smoke has long been filled with the presence of iron horses and fierce swords.
In fact, if it weren't for Hu Luguang's strict military discipline, the small town at the foot of the mountain would have been razed to the ground long ago.
If the army kills such a small town, there won't be any exceptions or miracles.
A gust of night wind blew by, stirring the surrounding vegetation and making a rustling sound. It was already spring, but there was a sense of desolation. The wind blew on his body, and Hu Luguang couldn't help but shiver.
Heaving a sigh of relief, Hu Luguang greeted: "Go back to camp!"
"General."
After returning to camp, it was completely dark. A broad-shouldered general walked into the tent and bowed respectfully to Hu Luguang.
"What's the situation over there in Tongcheng?"
"Can the scouts get any information?" Hu Luguang took a deep breath and asked.
"General, there are 30,000 soldiers and horses in the city, but there is no movement. They are just reinforcing the city defense!"
"It seems that the other party has made up his mind and wants to be a coward!" Meng Gong said.
Meng Gong was actually born not long ago, but by the time he was born, Wang Yu's most important battles had already been fought.
For a general, if there is no battle to fight, he will naturally not get any chance to succeed.
Therefore, until now, Meng Gong is still just a small figure in the army, and has no reputation in the world.
Tongcheng is located to the southwest of Hutou Mountain. It is the first big city on Henan Road after leaving Weiguan.
Here, Prince Jing's 30,000 troops were stationed, and Nabuwan soldiers and horses stationed at Hutoushan were on guard and helping each other. Together, they supported the northern defense line of Henan Province since the loss of Weiguan.
"This step of flying is quite steady!"
"No wonder Huangfu Guyuan dared to let him guard the northern gate!" Hu Luguang pinched his beard and said.
Strictly speaking, he and Bu Fei, the general under King Jing, were not strangers. After all, Hu Luguang had previously been in charge of the defense of the customs for several years.
At that time, their two families were still in the honeymoon period, and since they were so close to each other, they were able to communicate to some extent.
Of course, it's just not unfamiliar, but it can't be said to be familiar.
After all, the two of them had important responsibilities among all the forces at that time. If they communicated too much with the enemy's generals, it was inevitable that someone would gossip behind their backs, and it might even arouse suspicion from above.
These two people are naturally not the kind of people who like to cause trouble for themselves casually.
In the few encounters I had with him, I couldn't tell that he had any abilities. He was just a good-natured person who wouldn't offend anyone. But there are many mediocre people with such a personality.
"It seems that if the general doesn't stimulate that step to fly, the opponent may not come out!"
The person who spoke was none other than Su Li, who was originally ranked second in the imperial examination, but this time the thirty thousand vanguard army joined the army.
"Mr. Su, does he have an idea?"
Hu Luguang's instinctive impression of Su Li was actually not that good. The two of them had not known each other before, let alone had any grudges. However, it could only be said that they just didn't match up to each other.
Su Li's first impression is that he is too cold, and his temperament is this cold.
In contrast, Hu Luguang still prefers to contact upright counselors like Guan Zhong, Zhuge Liang, and Zhao Anling. Even if they make suggestions, they will suppress you openly and openly.
"Now, the main force of your Majesty's Chinese army has not yet crossed the river, but the general has led 30,000 vanguard troops to fight all the way out of Weiguan!"
"As expected, the general wants to lure Nabu Fei out of the mountain for a fight?" Su Li said slowly.
"That's right, His Majesty's troops have not yet arrived, and we have only 30,000 vanguard troops. Nabu Fei might not want to seize such a good opportunity!" Hu Luguang also nodded without hesitation.
There were 50,000 troops flying above Hutou Mountain in that step, and there were also 30,000 troops in Tongcheng behind. The power he could control in his hands was as high as 80,000.
To divide and defeat them one by one is the essence of the art of war. The 30,000 vanguard troops and horses are derailed from the main troops in the rear. I believe that any famous general will seize this opportunity and use absolute force to defeat the enemy's three troops first.
Thousands of vanguard troops were demoralized, and then they waited for work before preparing to face the main force of the Chinese army behind them.
What Hu Luguang wanted to mobilize was not only the troops on Hutou Mountain, but also the tens of thousands of troops in the city behind.
After all, if you need to ensure that you can completely defeat his 30,000 soldiers and horses, the 50,000 soldiers and horses in Hutou Mountain alone are actually not safe. Add in the 30,000 soldiers and horses in Tongcheng, which is nearly three times the force.
Only in this way can we ensure that these 30,000 soldiers and horses can be defeated in a short time.
"Although Bu Fei is not well-known and has no amazing talents, he is cautious and would rather miss than make a mistake. Judging from his current trends, he is not likely to compete head-on with us."
"Judging from the humble position, it is better to bypass Hutou Mountain and march towards Wangcheng!"
"Forcing Bu Fei to send troops!" Su Li said eloquently.
Bu Fei does not have much reputation. Even within the forces under King Jing, he plays the role of a good old man. He is not famous for his abilities and usually does not perform well. Therefore, there is really not much information about him.
, and nothing can be analyzed.
However, Su Li happened to know this person.
Speaking of which, the two families are still related to each other. Of course, it is the kind of relationship that is almost impossible to get along with.
One of his distant cousins married into Bu Fei's family. In the early years, the two families had moved around.
It was precisely because of this that Su Li got to know this person.
There may not be anything amazing about this kind of person. However, he is also the kind of person who is not prone to making mistakes.
As for Wangcheng, it is sandwiched between Hutou Mountain and Tongcheng. Logically speaking, this city is more suitable for guarding and helping Hutou Mountain, forming a horn-like situation.
However, Wangcheng is small and difficult to defend for a long time. Compared with the tall Tongcheng, the hardware conditions in all aspects are much worse.
But if they can grasp Wangcheng, if there is such a force sandwiched between Hutoushan and Tongcheng, they will definitely feel uncomfortable.
This is a very dangerous thing for Hutoushan. After all, Hutoushan's food and grass resources are mainly guaranteed by the Tongcheng at the rear.
"In this case, wouldn't it mean that we will give up the advantage of waiting for work to the enemy, and our army will be attacked from both front and rear?" Hu Luguang expressed concern.
Su Li's plan indeed has the flavor of beating a snake seven inches away.
However, this is a dangerous plan!
The place to watch the city is indeed important, and Hu Luguang really wants to draw the enemy out and try to avoid a fortified battle. However, facing the enemy's 80,000-strong army head-on, and being surrounded by the enemy's 80,000-strong army, killing him from both sides,
These are two completely opposite concepts.
The degree of danger involved has increased several times.
Since he had dared to plan to lure Bu Fei down before, he naturally had some trump cards.
However, that was when the two sides were facing each other head-on.
However, being blocked in the middle circle and kicked by others, even if he had a trump card, he would never be able to withstand this kind of play with this nearly three times difference in strength.
"Not only that, if I were that Bu Fei, I would not have mobilized my troops at all, and I would have guarded Hutou Mountain with all my strength. I also wrote a letter suggesting that the follow-up troops should use the place overlooking the city as the main battlefield!" Meng Gong added.
It's not just the big men who have their main army behind them.
On King Jing's side, there are not only the 80,000 defenders on Hutoushan and Tongcheng. The soldiers and horses on King Jing's side will definitely arrive one after another. At that time, they will be embarrassed in Wangcheng. How can they
Stay long?
And when Wang Yu's main army arrives, should we save him or not?
If it can be rescued, at that time, once the main force of King Jing's subsequent arrival gathers in Wangcheng, Wang Yu will inevitably mobilize the main force to have a rescue effect. At that time, once the Hutoushan troops attack Wang Yu's rear, they will directly
resulting in disastrous consequences.
"General Hu Lu doesn't know!"
"Bu Fei may be cautious, but he is also greedy!" Su Li shook his head at this time.